Recently I read this book, not that I am politically inclined but ever since I had little bit of knowledge of political scenarios, I have witness that though Gandhiji is referred as Father of Nation however, he is widely hated person in our country. Some section of people also appreciate as to what Nathuram did, so I thought of atleast having a understanding of events that unfolded on the fateful day of 30th January 1948.
However, before I begin I must acknowledge that I do not have iota of political views. I never indulge in political understanding, firstly as I do not have much knowledge about it and secondly no interest in politics as I hate it. Hence, my views here are completely on my own understanding and set of principles I believe in.
Firstly, the hatred all started when after the partition Government decided not to pay 55 crores to Pakistan till the Kashmir issue was resolved under the guidance of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Gandhiji protested that by this they are going against his principle of Ahimsa and said that he will go for fasting. Finally, Indian Government decided to give in to Gandhiji’s demands. But, still after this also Pakistan’s heart did not melt. Gandhiji was moreover seen as pro Muslim and anti Hindu. When the news article was printed in “The Teleprinter” about Gandhijis fast on 12th Aug 1948. It was then that it was decided that Gandhiji should be assassinated so that pressure on govt shouldn’t be imposed.
So, basically the immediate reason of killing Gandhiji was his fasting to put pressure on Government to give 55 crores. As far as my understanding is concerned related to book, it seems it is moreover protecting Hinduism to certain exten. Nathuram comes across as a flag bearer of Hinduism.
I am not a political person, neither do I have wise knowledge about it to comment. There is nothing right or wrong. However, I believe Humanity is above all politics and religion. Even if as per Nathuram, Gandhiji’s policies were pro Muslims and anti Hindus, was Gandhiji harming any individual. And moreover, if such hatred arises for a person, then the person should be there physically to tell the reasons behind any kind of event. After killing someone, justifying the act stating that it was done in the national interest of the country, seems funny and irrelevant to me.
While reading the book, I could sense that Nathuram was no doubt a very intelligent man but with limitations and conservatism in his mannerisms. And whether people will believe or not, he too was manipulative as he mentioned the same for Gandhiji. Lastly, I can say that killing is not a solution for anything. Recently while discussing this book my father funnily remarked “You are today saying all this, that time in those situations you might have also done the same”, to which very calmly I replied “No, I feel angry on lot many people, but I never feel like going and shooting them’.
Well, all I can say is destroying a life is never and can never be justified.
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